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French Onion Pasta Salad

Delectable French Onion Pasta Salad You’ll Crave All Summer

This French Onion Pasta Salad features caramelized onions, tangy dressing, and pasta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (fusilli or rotini)
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 3 tbl extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbl white wine vinegar or regular vinegar
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Onion Pasta Salad
  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
  2. While the onions caramelize, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your short pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve about a cup of pasta water.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the reserved sour cream and 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar. Whisk in a splash of reserved pasta water, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and caramelized onions. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess.
  5. Fold in chopped fresh chives and parsley. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for any gathering, and the flavors only get better over time.

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